Quincy Market. [A Product of] the Regional Math Network [microform] : A Teacher Invigoration and Curriculum Development Project
- Bib ID:
- 5484101
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA. Graduate School of Education
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED286721
Broken link? let us search Trove , the Wayback Machine , or Google for you.
- Description:
-
- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1987
- 205 p.
- Summary:
-
In this middle school mathematics unit two imaginary characters, Horatio and Portia, decide to make their fortune in Quincy Market (Boston, Massachusetts) running a Bull Market cart. In order to solve the problems that they encounter, they need to learn ratio and proportion, map reading, estimation, area and perimeter, population sampling, problem solving, and the collecting and processing of data. Teacher notes at the beginning of each section indicate the math objectives, materials, and whether the activity is a reinforcement or an extension of a math skill. The unit is divided into seven modules that can be used either independently or sequentially. These are: (1) an introduction to Quincy Market; (2) the use of the ruler; (3) map exploration; (4) ratio and proportion; (5) scale drawing; (6) perimeter and area; and (7) a simulation (in which the students run their business using the Bull Market Game or a computer simulation). Each module consists of two or three class activities and additional activities which can be used as extensions. The unit contains student worksheets, teacher notes, transparency masters, Bull Market Game cards, and a diskette to be used with the computer portion of the "simulation" module. (TW)
- Notes:
-
- Availability: Dale Seymour Publications, P.O. Box 10888, Palo Alto, CA 94303 ($35.00; includes computer disk suitable for any Apple computer and game cards).
- Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.
- Contract Number: NSF-MDR-84-70399.
- ERIC Note: For other products of the Regional Math Network, see SE 048 377-378.
- Practitioners.
- Students.
- Teachers.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
-
- Area
- Economics
- Estimation (Mathematics)
- Map Skills
- Mathematical Applications
- Mathematical Concepts
- Mathematical Enrichment
- Mathematics Education
- Mathematics Instruction
- Mathematics Skills
- Problem Solving
- Ratios (Mathematics)
- Sampling
- Secondary Education
- Secondary School Mathematics
- Massachusetts (Boston)
- Other authors/contributors:
- Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA. Graduate School of Education
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
-
In Copyright
You may copy under some circumstances, for example you may copy a portion for research or study. Order a copy through Copies Direct to the extent allowed under fair dealing. Contact us for further information about copying.
- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2057 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1987
Copyright status may not be correct if data in the record is incomplete or inaccurate. Other access conditions may also apply. For more information please see: Copyright in library collections.
Request this item
Request this item to view in the Library’s reading room.
Feedback
Similar items
- Math Space Mission. [A Product of] the Regional Math Network [microform] : A Teacher Invigoration and Curriculum Development Project
- Sports Shorts. [A Product of] the Regional Math Network [microform] : A Teacher Invigoration and Curriculum Development Project
- The Midcareer Math and Science Teacher Training Program at Harvard University [microform] / Katherine K. Merseth
- Project Physics Programmed Instruction, Vectors 1 [microform]
- Project Physics Programmed Instruction, Vectors 3 [microform]